Wamberal Sea Wall was debated in State Parliament on Wednesday, September 13, after Greens MLC Abigail Boyd tabled a petition the day before. The petition, instigated by Wamberal Beach SOS Save Our Sand, called on the NSW Government to prevent Central Coast Council proceeding with their joint seawall Development Application with land owners until a comprehensive State … [Read more...] about Government waters down Wamberal plea
Wamberal Beach petition tabled
NSW Greens MP Abigail Boyd has today, Tuesday, September 12, tabled the Stop Wamberal Beach Seawall petition in NSW Parliament. It was tabled at 12.49pm. The petition was instigated by Corinne Lamont from community group Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS). Ms Boyd said the petition had been signed by 1,377 people. Earlier in a press release Ms Boyd said: "The Central … [Read more...] about Wamberal Beach petition tabled
Tree on borrowed time
A proposed two storey dual occupancy at Booker Bay goes to the local planning panel on Thursday, September 14, in part because the design requires the removal of a seven metre high Brushbox tree located within the road reserve at the front of the site. “The applicant acknowledges that the proposed design will impact the existing street tree due to the proposed driveway … [Read more...] about Tree on borrowed time
UN visits Chain Valley Bay to hear about power station
The UN's special rapporteur on toxics and human rights, Marcos Orellana, visited the community of Chain Valley Bay on August 29 as part of a ten day visit to Australia to examine the human rights related to environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and waste in Australia. The Chain Valley Bay community hall was packed with locals who, along with Mr … [Read more...] about UN visits Chain Valley Bay to hear about power station
Austin Butler sale goes to Planning Panel for advice
A report to the Local Planning Panel next week outlines Council’s next step in its continuing campaign to sell land at Austin Butler Reserve, Woy Woy, to Peninsula Plaza shopping centre. This is despite long running community opposition, a petition by the Local Member, and an open letter to council this week calling on council-under-administration to withdraw the land from … [Read more...] about Austin Butler sale goes to Planning Panel for advice
